Climate Control MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2013 X166 User Guide

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Fron tcontrol panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 155)
0020 Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidificatio n(Ypage 151) or activates/
deactivates the residual heatin gfunction ( Ypage 157)
001E Switches the rear window defroste ron/off ( Ypage 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right ( Ypage 153)
0013 Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 157)
0014 Sets the ai rdistribution (Y page 154)
0015 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0016 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0017 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0018 Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)Rear control panel
0002 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic
0003 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off 144
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0021
Directs the airflow through the rear air vents
0020 Directs the airflow throug hthe footwell vents Information about using dual-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of dual-
zone automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0006and
0007/0005 buttons. The indicator lamps in
the 0006 and0007/0005 buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well. The
indicator lamp above the 0004button goes
out. Overview of climate control systems
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Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
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Fron tcontrol panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left (Y page 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches maximum cooling on/off (Y page 155)
0020 Switches cooling with air dehumidificatio non/off (Y page 151)
001E Switches the rea rwindow defroster on/off (Y page 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right (Y page 153)
0013 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 155)
0014 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0015 Sets the air distribution (Y page 154)
0016 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0017 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0018 Display
0019 Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 153)
001A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 157)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
Rear control panel
001C Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
001D Sets the temperature (Y page 153)
0023 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
0024 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 154)
0025 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 154)146
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0026
Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0027 Reduces the airflow (Y page 154)Canada only
Front control panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left ( Ypage 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches the residual hea tfunction on/off (Y page 157)
0020 Switches cooling with air dehumidification on/off ( Ypage 151)
001E Switches the rear window defroste ron/off ( Ypage 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right ( Ypage 153)
0013 Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Ypage 155)
0014 Switches climate control on/off ( Ypage 150)
0015 Sets the ai rdistribution (Y page 154)
0016 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0017 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0018 Display
0019 Adjusts the climate mode settings (Y page 153)
001A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 157)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
Rear control panel
001C Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
001D Sets the temperature (Y page 153)
0023 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
0024 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 154)
0025 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 154) Overview of climate control systems
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0026
Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0027 Reduces the airflow (Y page 154)Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control with additional rear-
compartment climate control Canada only
Front control panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left ( Ypage 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 155)
0020 Activates/deactivates cooling with ai rdehumidification ( Ypage 151) or activates/
deactivates the residual heating function (Y page 157)
001E Switches the rear window defroster on/off(Y page 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right (Y page 153)
0013 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off
0014 Switches climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0015 Sets the air distribution (Y page 154)
0016 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0017 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154)
0018 Display
0019 Adjusts the climate control settings (Y page 153)
001A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode(Y page 157)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
Rear control panel
001C Increases the airflow (Y page 154)148
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001D
Sets the temperature ( Ypage 153)
0023 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic ( Ypage 152)
0024 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 154)
0025 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 154)
0026 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0027 Reduces the airflow (Y page 154)USA only
Front control panel
0002 Sets the temperature, left ( Ypage 153)
0003 Defrosts the windshield (Y page 155)
0021 Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Ypage 155)
0020 Activates/deactivates cooling with ai rdehumidification ( Ypage 151) or activates/
deactivates the residual heating function (Y page 157)
001E Switches the rear window defroster on/off(Y page 156)
001F Sets the temperature, right (Y page 153)
0013 Switches the ZONE function on/off (Y page 155)
0014 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0015 Sets the air distribution (Y page 154)
0016 Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
0017 Reduces the airflow ( Ypage 154) or switches off climate control
0018 Display
0019 Adjusts the climate control settings (Y page 153)
001A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode(Y page 157)
001B Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
Rear control panel Overview of climate control systems
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001C
Increases the airflow (Y page 154)
001D Sets the temperature (Y page 153)
0023 Sets rear-compartment climate control to automatic (Y page 152)
0024 Directs the airflow through the rear air vents (Y page 154)
0025 Directs the airflow through the footwell vents (Y page 154)
0026 Switches rear-compartment climate control on/off (Y page 150)
0027 Reduces the airflow (Y page 154)Information about using 3-zone
automatic climate control
The following contains instructions and
recommendations to enable you to get the
most out of your automatic climate control.
R Activate climate control using the 0006and
0007/0005 buttons. The indicator lamps
above the 0006and0007/0005 buttons
lightu p.
R In automatic mode, you can also use the
000C button to set a climate mode
(FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE). The
MEDIUM level is recommended.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "Windshield defrosting"
function briefly until the windshield is clear
again.
R Only use air-recirculation mode briefly, e.g.
if there are unpleasant outside odors or
when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side and the rear
compartment as well. The indicator lamp
above the 0004button goes out.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
residual heat function can only be activated
or deactivated with the ignition switched
off. Operating the climate control
systems
Switching climate control on/off
Points to observe before use When the climate contro
lis switched off, the
air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. The windows could fog up.
Therefore, switch off climate control only
briefly
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the 0006 button (Y page 152).
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control on and off using the 0006and
000C buttons.
Activating/deactivating X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 163).
X To activate: press the0006button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006button lights
up. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Press the 000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton goes
out. The previously selected settings are
restored.
X To deactivate: press the000Cbutton.
The indicator lamp in the 000Cbutton lights
up. 150
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Activating/deactivating cooling with
air dehumidification
Points to observe before use If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will no tbe cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
only deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function briefly.
The cooling with air dehumidification function
is only available when the engine is running.
The air inside the vehicle is cooled and
dehumidified according to the temperature
selected.
Condensation may drip from the underside of
the vehicle when it is in cooling mode. This is
normal and not a sign that there is a
malfunction.
Activating/deactivating Example:
0007button
X To activate: press the0007/0005 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0007/0005
button lights up.
X To deactivate: press the0007/0005
button.
The indicator lamp in the 0007/0005
button goes out. The "Cooling with air
dehumidification" function has a delayed
switch-off feature. Operating the climate control systems
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Problems with the "Cooling with air dehumidification" function
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The indicator lamp in
the
0007/0005 button
flashes three times or
remains off. The
"Cooling with air
dehumidification"
function cannot be
switched on. Cooling with air dehumidification has been deactivated due to a
malfunction.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Setting climate control to automatic
Points to observe before use If you deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function, the air inside the
vehicle will not be cooled. The air inside the
vehicle will also not be dehumidified. The
windows can fog up more quickly. Therefore,
only deactivate the "Cooling with air-
dehumidification" function briefly.
In automatic mode, the set temperature is
maintained automatically at a constant level.
The system automatically regulates the
temperature of the dispensed air, the airflow
and the air distribution.
Automatic mode will achieve optimal
operation if cooling with air dehumidification
is also activated. If necessary, cooling with air
dehumidification can be deactivated.
In the rear compartment, you can also switch
climate control for the rear seats to automatic
mode using the
0006button. Activating/switching X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 163).
X Set the desired temperature.
X To activate: press the0006button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006button lights
up. Automatic air distribution and airflow
are activated.
X To switch to manual mode: press the
0017 button.
or
X Press the 0018or0019 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0006button goes
out.
3-zone automatic climate control: when
automatic mode is activated, you can select
a climate mode (Y page 153).152
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Adjusting the climate mode settings
You can select the followin gclimate mode
settings in automatic mode:
FOCU Shigh airflow that is set slightly
cooler
MEDIUM medium airflow, standard setting
DIFFUSE low airflow that is set slightly warmer and with less draft X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 163).
X Press the 0006button.
X Press the 000Cbutton repeatedly until the
desired climate mode appears in the
display. Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 163).
X To increase/reduce: turn control0002or
001F clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 143).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). 3-zone automatic climate control
Automatic climate control zones
You can selec
tdifferen ttemperature settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 163).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front: turn control 0002or001F clockwise
or counter-clockwise (Y page 146).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press the0004button.
The indicator lamp in the 0004button goes
out.
X Turn control 0002clockwise or counter-
clockwise (Y page 146).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
The temperature setting for the driver's
side is adopted for the rear compartment
and the front-passenger side.
X To increase/decrease the rear
compartment temperature using the
rear control panel: turn control001D
clockwise or counter-clockwise on the rear
control panel (Y page 146).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †). Operating the climate control systems
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